BCC responds to ESFA’s post-16 provider relief scheme
Mon 27th April 2020
Commenting on the Education & Skills Funding Agency’s announcement of a post-16 provider relief scheme which will seek to continue education and training during the coronavirus pandemic, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:
Barnsley firm gets entire staff learning in lockdown
Thu 23rd April 2020
A Barnsley-based leader in the UK’s measurement and mapping industry swiftly weighed up its options when Covid-19 lockdown struck – and got its entire team learning new skills online.
Sheffield Hallam launches emergency fund for students in response to coronavirus
Thu 23rd April 2020
Sheffield Hallam University is launching an appeal to support students who are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
New study to help A&E departments predict serious coronavirus cases
Wed 22nd April 2020
A new study which could improve how UK accident and emergency departments identify which coronavirus patients need to be admitted to hospital has been launched by researchers from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Lord Burlington of Devonshire Educational Trust announced as judge for Design-a-Den competition to encourage creativity in children
Tue 21st April 2020
Peak Architects and three local companies behind the recently launched Design-a-Den challenge are delighted to announce Lord Burlington, Chair of the Devonshire Educational Trust, as one of the judges to find the best imaginary hideaway across Derbyshire
Stellar performance: Twinkl receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation
Tue 21st April 2020
The online educational publisher Twinkl has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation.
Scientists make step towards understanding the universe
Mon 20th April 2020
Physicists from the University of Sheffield have taken a step towards understanding why the universe is made of mostly matter and not antimatter, by studying the difference between the two.
Northern start-up launches safe social media platform as children spend more time online at home
Fri 17th April 2020
A brand new safe and educational social media platform has been launched today to support teachers and pupils amidst school closures.
The Sheffield College’s Investors in Diversity Award recognition
Fri 17th April 2020
The Sheffield College has achieved national recognition for demonstrating its commitment to equality and diversity.
